Currently, when spawning at a gate or parking stand, the aircraft already has the jet bridge or air stairs attached where applicable. However, all other ground equipment, such as the Ground Power Unit (GPU), baggage loader, catering truck, and fuel truck, must be requested manually after every spawn.
I think it would be great to have an optional setting that allows selected ground equipment to be attached automatically as soon as the aircraft spawns.
Feature Proposal
Introduce an optional setting that lets users choose which ground equipment should be connected automatically when spawning at a compatible gate or parking stand. For example, users could choose to have only the GPU connected (powered), or have multiple services attached by default.
This would remove the need to request the same equipment every time a new session begins while still giving pilots full control over how they want to start their flight.
Here is a quick prototype of how it could look in the settings:
Why This Would Be Beneficial
For many users, the first few minutes after spawning are spent preparing the aircraft for departure. This usually involves connecting the GPU and requesting any other required ground services.
In real-world operations, aircraft parked at a gate are often already connected to a Ground Power Unit, with other ground equipment positioned around the aircraft before the flight crew begins their preparations. Having the option to spawn in this state would add a nice touch of realism while also eliminating a repetitive step that most pilots go through at the start of every flight.
Why It Should Be Optional
Not everyone starts their flights the same way. Some users prefer requesting each piece of equipment manually, while others would rather have everything ready as soon as they spawn.
Making this an optional setting ensures both preferences are supported without changing the current experience for anyone.
Final Thoughts
This isn’t a major feature, but I think it would be a nice quality of life improvement. Giving pilots the choice to automatically attach ground equipment would make the start of a flight feel smoother, more realistic, and a little more immersive.
I’d love to hear what everyone thinks! 
